In a recent turn of events, a Pennsylvania company had its sales tax license reinstated. The company had been in a legal tussle with the Department of Revenue after its license was revoked due to unpaid taxes. The company argued that the issue stemmed from an ex-employee who had not filed the necess
Over the years, the CDC has been putting money into helping health departments meet certain standards. But what does this investment really mean for the people? A recent study looked at the money spent on this from 2005 to 2023. It wanted to see how this funding has affected how many health departme
A crucial decision is coming up for President Donald Trump: selecting the next chair of the Federal Reserve. This isn't just any decision; it's a big deal because the Fed's actions impact everyone, from individuals taking out loans to businesses investing in growth. The Fed is supposed to be indepe
JustCo, a company that provides flexible workspaces, is growing fast in Asia. The CEO, Kong Wan Sing, sees their business as more than just offering desks. He thinks of it as a hospitality service. This means they focus on making people feel welcome and taking care of their needs, just like a hotel
The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab
A retired police sergeant, Charlotte Djossou, has been vocal about a long-standing issue within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). She believes that the manipulation of crime statistics is not a new problem, but one that has been going on for years. Djossou, who spent 21 years with the MPD, h
In a surprising turn of events, a young man from Maryville finds himself caught in a legal tug-of-war. Diego Hernandez Garcia, a 24-year-old who graduated from Maryville High School and is an active member of his local church, was arrested by immigration officers. Despite a federal judge's order for
In the heart of Missouri, a family of ICE agents is navigating a complex landscape of immigration enforcement. The family, including John, his twin brother James, their sister Danielle, and their father Robert, have all chosen careers with ICE, driven by a sense of duty and a desire to serve. John,
Dental workers are often the first to spot signs of abuse in patients. But what happens when they are the ones suffering? This is a question that has been largely ignored. A recent review found no studies focusing on dentists or dental care professionals (DCPs) as victims of domestic abuse (DA). Thi
In December 2023, over 300 people gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Richardson, Texas. They were there to honor loved ones lost to violent crime. This event, called the Tree of Angels ceremony, has been happening for 28 years in Dallas County. It started in 1991 by Verna Lee Carr, a v
